Brazilian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Brazilian cuisine is a keto paradise, offering an endless supply of high-fat, high-protein meats right to your table.
Top ingredients
Picanha, garlic steak, chicken hearts, linguiça sausage, and fresh leafy greens.
Danger zones
Avoid the cheese bread (pão de queijo), farofa (toasted cassava flour), black bean stews, and fried plantains.
Best for
Carnivores and high-protein keto dieters who want to eat until they are completely full without complex modifications.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Brazilian restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoGourd Mate chimarrão · 0g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstSmall Brazilian Coffee cafezinho · 6g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sem açúcar' (without sugar) before it's poured.
- Ask firstFresh Juice suco natural · 25g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sem açúcar', made with water, from a low-sugar fruit like lime ('limão') or passion fruit ('maracujá').
Skip these
- SkipIced Beach Mate mate gelado · 25g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order chimarrão or água com gás instead.
- SkipGuaraná Soda guaraná · 26g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order guaraná zero (sugar-free) or água com gás instead.
- SkipBrazilian Limeade limonada suíça · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order suco de limão sem açúcar instead.
- SkipFruit Milk Smoothie vitamina · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order cafezinho sem açúcar instead.
- SkipAçaí açaí na tigela · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order cafezinho sem açúcar instead.
- SkipSugarcane Juice caldo de cana · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order água com gás with lime instead.
8 matching dishes
Filé Mignon Grelhado (com Queijo)
Grilled Filet Mignon (with Cheese)
A tender cut of grilled filet mignon, often topped with melted cheese (like provolone or mozzarella). A popula…
2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein55 fat800 kcal
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Coroa de Alcatra Assada com Rúcula
Roasted Top Sirloin Cap with Arugula
A succulent slow-roasted cut of top sirloin cap (Coroa de Alcatra), known for its tenderness and flavor, usual…
1 net2 total1 fibre90 protein95 fat1208 kcal
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Bacalhau Grelhado com Azeite e Alho
Grilled Cod with Olive Oil and Garlic
A revered Portuguese-Brazilian classic featuring a substantial salted cod loin, expertly grilled to a flaky pe…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
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Ovos de Codorna no Azeite com Ervas
Quail Eggs in Olive Oil with Herbs
A simple yet elegant appetizer, fresh quail eggs are gently cooked or marinated in quality olive oil with a mi…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Sardinhas Assadas Recheadas com Ervas e Queijo
Baked Sardines Stuffed with Herbs and Cheese
Whole sardines, carefully deboned and butterflied, are generously stuffed with a savory mixture of fresh herbs…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein32 fat450 kcal
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Peito de Frango Recheado com Catupiry e Bacon
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Catupiry Cream Cheese and Bacon
Chicken breast pounded thin, filled with creamy Catupiry cheese and crispy bacon bits, then rolled and baked o…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Peixe Grelhado Simples com Mix de Folhas Verdes
Simple Grilled Fish with Mixed Green Salad
A straightforward and healthy option, featuring a generous fillet of white fish (like Tilapia, Haddock, or Con…
3 net5 total2 fibre120 protein68 fat860 kcal
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Queijo Frescal com Azeite, Orégano e Azeitonas
Fresh White Cheese with Olive Oil, Oregano, and Olives
A simple and refreshing appetizer featuring slices of Brazilian Queijo Frescal (fresh white cheese) drizzled w…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal